X is a global social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. The service operates as a digital town square, enabling users to post short messages, historically called 'tweets,' to share and discover real-time information across news, entertainment, sports, politics, and public discourse. It is headquartered in Bastrop, Texas.
The platform serves hundreds of millions of daily active users worldwide. Its core technical domains include social media infrastructure and real-time communication at global scale. The company's stated purpose is to serve the public conversation and give everyone the power to create and share ideas instantly.
Beyond its social media roots, X has signaled ambitions to expand into a broader "everything app" platform, encompassing a wider range of digital services. The company's verticals span social media, news, entertainment, and politics.
